Per Diem NP/PA — Flexible, Autonomy in Geriatric Care

Optum; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible schedule

No productivity quotas

Own patient panel and schedule

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities. As the primary clinician for your patient panel, you will make clinical decisions with strong interdisciplinary support, focusing on quality of care rather than productivity quotas.

This per diem, field-based role lets you manage your own patient panel and schedule, with flexibility to meet a minimum of 24 hours per month and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practice state.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement where required

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions with testing, diagnostics, and interventions.
• Support patients during short-term sub-acute rehab episodes.
• Develop and manage complex treatment plans.
• Lead goals-of-care and advance care conversations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and caregivers.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Autonomy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Education

NP certification (ANCC/AANP)

PA certification & state licensure (NCCPA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Optum is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to provide longitudinal care in skilled nursing facilities. As the primary clinician for your patient panel, you will make clinical decisions with strong interdisciplinary support, focusing on quality of care rather than productivity quotas.

This per diem, field-based role lets you manage your own patient panel and schedule, with flexibility to meet a minimum of 24 hours per month and a comprehensive benefits package.